BARREL TASTING

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44th ANNUAL

BARREL TASTING  postponed for 2021

We look forward to hosting

Barrel Tasting Weekend

March 4-6, 2022

The difficult decision was made by our Board of Directors, with input from our winery members, to postpone Barrel Tasting this year.

The magic of Barrel Tasting is to get into the cellar and taste wines directly from the barrels. With the current Covid restrictions in place, we would not be able to invite you inside the cellars…we would lose the magic.

Having wineries thief wine from the barrels, into bottles and then have to provide an hour-long seated tasting simply did not seem like the Barrel Tasting experience we wanted to offer our guests. Requiring reservations at each winery for Barrel Tasting also did not seem manageable.

We’ve come along way and soon we will be opening our tasting rooms and cellars for indoor tasting, but we simply cannot know if that will happen by May or not.  There are too many unknowns for us to move forward with Barrel Tasting plans.

However, we are looking forward to inviting you to visit us in May for a new, smaller, outdoor event:

Member May…running Monday to Monday, May 24-31.

This event will offer you the chance to be a “wine club member for a day” at all of the participating wineries

We will have a full description of this new event online by April 15 .

Stay tuned…wineries are in the midst of signing up now.

 

This event has been postponed until March 2022

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Barrel Tasting is an opportunity to meet winemakers, learn a bit about the wine making process and mostly buy “futures” of the wines you sample directly from the barrel.

You’ve been waiting for this day…Barrel Tasting is a time honored tradition along the Wine Road.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get into the cellars, explore the vineyards and discover some new wines. Wineries have been patiently waiting for this weekend, waiting to connect with their customers and waiting to share their wines with you.

 

FAQ's

Is my registration/ticket transferrable to another person?

Yes, all they need is a copy of your PDF Ticket, check in at the winery you chose to start at and bring a valid photo ID for age verification.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Either print it or show it on your phone and your valid photo ID for age verification.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes that is fine, as long as they have a copy of the PDF Ticket and a valid ID when checking in.

Can I switch my starting Winery?

We cannot change your starting location. You must check in at the winery you chose at registration.

Do Designated Drivers have to be 21 years of age?

Designated Drivers must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.

REFUND POLICY

Barrel Tasting Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

  • PRINT or SHOW your PDF Ticket at registration at your chosen starting winery.
  • You are required to select your starting winery, then are welcome to visit any and all of the wineries participating in this year’s event throughout the weekend.
  • Please note the check-in location listed. This is the only winery you will be able to check in at.
  • Each participating winery is limited to 50 check-in registrations. When a winery has sold out as a check-in their winery name is “crossed out” on the list and will not be able to accept any more check-ins.
  • Wineries with an * next to their name have requested no groups of 8 or more and no limos.
  • All buses are banned from Wine Road events. A van is not a bus, but a bus of any size is just that – a bus. Buses are not allowed. Wineries will turn you away at the parking lot.
  • Be prepared to show your wristband at each winery you visit to let wineries know you’ve checked-in and are an event participant.
  • You will need to keep your wristband on for both days.
  • Ticket admits one person into the event.
  • Be prepared to show your photo I.D. – No I.D. = no admittance.
  • All Wine Road events are for adults only. NO ONE under the age of 21 is allowed to attend Wine Road events – this also applies to babies or children of any age.
  • Designated Drivers must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.
  • If you lose or forget your glass it will be $5 for a new one.
  • No replacement for lost wristbands, a new one must be purchased.
  • Please do not bring dogs to Wine Road events.
  • Each person in your party will need to be present when checking in, wineries need to check ID’s (for age) and attach wristbands to each attendee.
  • SUNDAY ONLY tickets will be able to check-in on Sunday only.
  • Participating wineries will stop pouring at 4:00pm on event weekends, even if their normal tasting hours are later.
  • Please help us with our goal of responsible wine service. No winery will continue to serve or sell wine to any guest who appears intoxicated, even if they have a limo or designated driver. It is against the law.
  • Event takes place rain or shine.
  • DESIGNATED DRIVERS will not be served any wine, they will be offered other beverages to drink. At check-in they are given a different color wristband.
  • Share the Responsibility. In an effort towards responsible hospitality, if you and your companion would like to switch between a Weekend and Designated Driver ticket, just ask that your wristbands be cut off at your first stop on Sunday and new ones assigned for your use.
  • Be aware of those around you as you wait at the tasting bar for your sample, make room for others to enjoy the experience as well.
  • We recommend limiting the number of wines you sample at each winery and we encourage you to take advantage of dump buckets provided for excess wine.

BARREL TASTING WEEKENDS TICKETS

Online Ticket Sales have now Ended. 

Tickets will be Available for purchase At The Door of ANY participating winery during the event weekend.

At The Door Prices: $75 Weekend Ticket, $60 Sunday Only Ticket, $10 Designated Driver Ticket

1st Weekend Tickets

Buy Tickets for March 6-8, 2020

 
 
 
 
 

REFUND POLICY

Sales are FINAL and non-refundable. No full or partial refunds are given to customers who will miss the event. The ticket is valid only on the date[s] of the event as listed and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates.

BARREL TASTING PARTICIPATING WINERIES

1 - Wineries participating on the FIRST WEEKEND ONLY
F - Wineries participating on FRIDAY, Saturday & Sunday
* - Wineries that don’t allow groups of 8 or more

2020 Barrel Tasting Event Map

Click Here for Google Map of Participating Wineries

 

 

BARREL TASTING PROGRAM

1 - Wineries participating on the FIRST WEEKEND ONLY
F - Wineries participating on FRIDAY, Saturday & Sunday
* - Wineries that don’t allow groups of 8 or more